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In Emerald Fennel’s Wuthering Heights, domestic abuse has been recast as consensual kink

23 February 2026

Isabella Linton is reimagined as a kink-loving submissive, instead of a strong survivor of domestic abuse.

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A diesel spill where three-vehicles have crashed at Orewa, in Auckland's north - has closed northbound lanes on State Highway One, since about midday
	23 Feb: A diesel spill where three-vehicles have crashed at Orewa, in Auckland's north - has closed northbound lanes on State Highway One, since about midday... more

A Te Kuiti man's admitted to killing his 10-month-old son on the first day of his High Court trial in Hamilton
	23 Feb: A Te Kuiti man's admitted to killing his 10-month-old son on the first day of his High Court trial in Hamilton... more

The work women do has changed. The case for pay equity in NZ hasn’t
	23 Feb: Over 50 years, NZ women moved into men’s jobs but men didn’t move the other way. New data, published ahead of a major report, shows why pay equity still matters.... more

A person whose car flipped after hitting a tree in South Auckland last Tuesday - died on Thursday
	23 Feb: A person whose car flipped after hitting a tree in South Auckland last Tuesday - died on Thursday... more

How could Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor be removed from the line of succession to the throne?
	23 Feb: While is it possible the former prince could be removed from the line of succession, it is a messy and complicated legislative process.... more

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues
	23 Feb: On Friday, Trump said ‘great certainty’ had been brought back to the United States and the world. In truth, the uncertainty is far from over.... more

Gaza’s cultural sites have been decimated. UNESCO’s muted response sets a dangerous precedent
	23 Feb: UNESCO has been far too cautious over Gaza. This allows the destruction of historical sites to be treated as regrettable collateral damage, instead of a crime.... more

As war in Ukraine enters a 5th year, will the ‘Putin consensus’ among Russians hold?
	23 Feb: Polling in Russia suggests strong support for President Vladimir Putin. Yet below the surface, popular sentiment is more mixed.... more

Long-standing safety concerns at a busy south-west Christchurch intersection, are set to be addressed
	23 Feb: Long-standing safety concerns at a busy south-west Christchurch intersection, are set to be addressed... more

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24 Jan: Police have released the full list pf names of the six people unaccounted for following the landslide at the Mount Maunganui Campground on Thursday +++++++++++++++++++++++++

09 Feb: A major blaze at a Taupo high school's been brought under control +++++++++++++++++++++

07 Feb: Fabian Holland could miss the Highlanders' Super Rugby opener against the Crusaders next week +++++++++++++++++++++

24 Jan: Pakuranga College is paying tribute to two of its students caught in the Mount Maunganui landslide ++++++++++++++++++++

09 Feb: A Taupo high school is closed until at least tomorrow, after fire destroyed a block of classrooms, with two people charged ++++++++++++++++++++

14 Feb: Two sailors have been hospitalised after a nasty crash between the Black Foils and France, forcing the cancellation of racing for the day at the Auckland Sail GP event +++++++++++++++++++

13 Feb: Police are advising motorists in the Waikato area, including Te Awamutu, Otorohanga, and Waipa Districts, to stay off the roads this evening due to heavy rainfall and flooding +++++++++++++++++

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23 Feb: Island-hopping in the deep south where kiwi outnumber people 50 to one (Stuff.co.nz)

23 Feb: Local councillors get average 57% pay rise to $80,000 (Stuff.co.nz)

23 Feb: Arrest of dual british-fijian national sparks free speech concerns (RadioNZ)

23 Feb: Tennis australia in tug of war with turkey over junior player mustafa ege sik (Sydney Morning Herald)

22 Feb: ‘i could have been clearer’: the electorate candidate who didn’t live exactly where he said (Stuff.co.nz)

21 Feb: Auckland sprinter eclipses joseph millar to break national 200m record (Stuff.co.nz)

21 Feb: National to campaign on review of 'controversial' hauraki gulf commercial fishing rules (RadioNZ)

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Today's News

Rugby:
Moana Pasifika have been forced to scrap a home game in Tonga for a second straight year 14:17

National:
In Emerald Fennel’s Wuthering Heights, domestic abuse has been recast as consensual kink 14:17

Politics:
Marshall Islands launches first universal basic income scheme to stop outward migration 14:17

Motoring:
A diesel spill where three-vehicles have crashed at Orewa, in Auckland's north - has closed northbound lanes on State Highway One, since about midday 13:47

Motoring:
Shane van Gisbergen has finished a creditable sixth in the latest drama-filled NASCAR race in Georgia 13:37

Law and Order:
A Te Kuiti man's admitted to killing his 10-month-old son on the first day of his High Court trial in Hamilton 13:27

Motorsports:
A red flag following an 11-car pile-up has turned the latest NASCAR race into an overtime shoot-out 13:07

National:
The work women do has changed. The case for pay equity in NZ hasn’t 13:07

General:
For the Olympics to remain relevant, it is essential it embraces sustainability 13:07

Hockey:
The United States have beaten Canada 2-1 in overtime to win men's Olympics ice hockey gold for the first time in 46 years 12:27

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